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Medicines capsaicinQuestion & answer

capsaicin · Medicine question

What is the Qutenza capsaicin patch indicated for in adults?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Qutenza capsaicin patch is indicated for peripheral neuropathic pain in adults, either alone or combined with other medicines for pain.

Sources for this answer

Qutenza 179mg cutaneous patch (UK-GB)Grunenthal Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.1 Therapeutic Indications · Version 17Document updated 23 March 2026

Sources checked 8 November 2026

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